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CX55 VBA

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,991 mi
Last recorded107,991 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 VBA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 107,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nsr wing corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2023 107,989 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nsr wing corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2022 100,205 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 100,204 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 96,719 miles

under c overs fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 1 Oct 2020 92,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 92,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 85,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 80,667 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 80,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 74,411 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 68,061 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Small cuts in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2015 60,845 miles

Offside Rear slight noise from bearing

Fail 22 Sep 2015 60,845 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear slight noise from bearing

Pass 18 Sep 2014 52,892 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 18 Sep 2014 52,892 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 2 Oct 2013 46,669 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 41,044 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 34,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 28,629 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 24,192 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 18,361 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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CX55 VBA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CX55 VBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CX55 VBA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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